Definition of "banya" [banya]

• A type of steam bath, popular in Russia. (noun)

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• "The banya, which is made of laminated wood, is a unique construction in Antarctica, since until now, no timber buildings could be built on the continent due to its climate."
• "Journey to Sea Gate, Brooklyn for an authentic Russian "banya" experience."
• "While urging his minions to open their blog, as if they didn't have better things to do, he also revealed that he is going to investigate the service and state of a local 'banya' in Astana on the urging of a commenter on his blog, as if _he_ had nothing better to do."